Deputies said Truitt gave them permission to search her property and they found a loaded Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver in her possession. Deputies also searched a trash can and found an ounce of pot and drug paraphernalia that a witness said Truitt attempted to hide.

In addition to working as a teacher's assistant, Truitt also drove a school bus for the district.

She's officially charged with felonious possession of a weapon on school property, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Truitt was released from the Chatham County jail on $10,000 bond. Her first court date is set for mid April.